Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Whatnot raises 545 million US dollars in Series G round
Whatnot, the biggest live commerce platform in the UK, Europe and North America, has closed a 545 million US dollar Series G round, valuing the company at 20 billion US dollars, nearly doubling its valuation in less than a year. The round was led by Iconiq, Lightspeed and Avra, with new investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Wellington...
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Kickstarter to back independent creators with new 1 million US dollar fund
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has launched a new 1 million US dollar fund to support independent creators working across fashion, art, film and music, which will be open to creators worldwide. The new ‘Kickstarter Culture Fund’ has been designed to support hundreds of creators and marks the first fund to be financed entirely by Kickstarter,...
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Kelly Wearstler designs ready-to-wear with H&M
American interior designer Kelly Wearstler has added a ready-to-wear capsule collection to her homeware collaboration with H&M Home. In a statement, H&M said the 8-piece fashion capsule has been designed to “bridge interiors and fashion in a cohesive, design-led vision,” by bringing Wearstler’s “bold aesthetic, a celebration of beauty, form and...
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Daniel Kearns joins Boss to head up David Beckham’s collections
German fashion house Hugo Boss has named Daniel Kearns as the new head of design for footballer David Beckham’s Boss by Beckham collections. Kearns, who most recently held the role of chief creative officer at both Kent & Curwen and Cerruti 1881, will oversee the Boss by Beckham collection creation and all elements of the design, merchandising...
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Halfpenny London names new head of wholesale
British luxury bridal brand Halfpenny London has appointed Charlotte Lepre-Slater as head of wholesale to accelerate its US market growth strategy. In a statement, Halfpenny London said the appointment forms part of its ongoing strategy to “become an indispensable name in the US luxury bridal landscape,” and to build “deep, lasting partnerships...
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The Female Archetypes teams up with Making for Change for ethical production
London-based contemporary womenswear brand The Female Archetypes, known for its adjustable, size-adaptive approach to design, has announced a new production partnership with London social enterprise Making for Change to redefine ethical production. Making for Change is a vocational fashion and textiles training programme based at Poplar Works in...
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OnlyFans launches first-ever streetwear collaboration
OnlyFans, the subscription-based social platform where creators can monetise exclusive content directly from their followers, has launched its first-ever streetwear collaboration with Los Angeles-based Pleasures, as it continues to invest in fashion partnerships. The limited-edition six-piece Pleasures and OnlyFans collection draws inspiration...
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New Balance unveils new outdoor space for factory workers
American sneaker brand New Balance has opened its first-ever garden at its factory in Flimby, Cumbria, designed to offer a restorative outdoor space for the factory workers behind the craftsmanship of its ‘Made in UK’ products. The ‘Flimby Garden’ has been created in collaboration with London-based jewellery designer Bleue Burnham to reflect a...
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Pinterest moves into professional football with Brighton Women
Visual discovery engine and social media platform Pinterest is strengthening its presence in women’s sport by becoming the first-ever solo shirt sponsor for Brighton and Hove Albion Women, which compete in England's Women’s Super League. The four-year deal will see Pinterest’s logo adorning the back of Brighton and Hove Albion Women’s football...
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Pandora names André Branch to lead North American operations
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has appointed André Branch as president of the North America cluster to lead what it calls one of its “largest and most important growth markets”. Based in New York, Branch will take up his new role on August 15, leading Pandora’s “next phase of growth across the region” in response to the jewellery brand’s...
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